Blue Dragon AM QSL

A quick reply from new Italian station Blue Dragon AM making his first transmission. Heard with a very good signal on Sunday using 6975 kHz. Thanks for the great QSL.

Sun Nov 29

4026 1605 Laser Hot Hits. 80s soul. SINPO 34333.
5850 0927 Mike Radio. King "Love and Pride," SINPO 55544.
6170 0920 Radio Altrex. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
6200 0940 Radio Technical Man. "Games People Play," SINPO 55444.
6210 0957 Sluwe Vos Radio. Pink Floyd, The Animals. SINPO 55444.
6210 1502 Radio 42. ID, contact details, "Silence is Golden." SINPO 54444.
6220 0950 Radio Likedeeler. Blondie "Maria" ID, utility QRM, strong peaks. SINPO 43433.
6239 1010 Radio Likedeeler. Move from 6220. "Scatman." SINPO 44433.
6240 1534 Free Radio Victoria. "Tequila," ID, "Paint it Black." SINPO 54444.
6252 1014 Radio Quadzilla. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
6285 0935 Radio Lowland. Instrumental music. SINPO 44433.
6286 1525 Telstar Radio. ID, "Telstar," Dutch comedy. SINPO 55444.
6290 1027 Radio Montferland. Toto "Africa," ID, greetings. SINPO 55544.
6310 1545 Radio OZNRH (pres). Mellow jazz, utility jazz. SINPO 33333.
6320 1509 Radio Odynn. "Lust for Life," ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6330 1513 Radio Zodiac. ID, chat, oldies. SINPO 44444.
6390 1018 Radio Ascona. "Seasons in Sun," ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6875 0945 Radio Europe. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
6975 1453 Blue Dragon Radio. MC Hammer, possibly from Italy. SINPO 54444.
6985 1450 QBC International. Alternative rock. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Sat Nov 28

4026 1444 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show with 80s soul & funk. SINPO 34333.
6207 1624 Unid. Schlager, some talk heard but QRM from station on 6205. SINPO 32432.
6240 1610 Anthony Radio. Pop & dance, some utility QRM.  SINPO 33333.
6288 1546 Magic AM. Focus, Sniff & The Tears, then Thin Lizzy. SINPO 54444.
6305 1430 Radio Marabu. Thin Lizzy "Whisky in the Jar." SINPO 44433.
6325 1435 Delta Radio. "War of the Worlds," then off. SINPO 44433.
6400 1556 Radio 42. ID, 10CC "Rubber Bullets." SINPO 44444.
6965 1457 Mike Radio. Huey Lewis & The News "Power of Love." SINPO 54444.
6985 1637 QBC International. Doors "Riders on the Storm," ID jingle, some SSB QRM. SINPO 33333.
6990 1450 Radio Comintern. Russian music. SINPO 44433/

(via Twente SDR)

Test broadcasts from Radio Marconi Int

Greetings from Italy!

Here is the schedule for the next test broadcasts of Marconi Radio International:

28th November 2015, from 1300 to 1430 UTC
29th November 2015, from 0900 to 1300 UTC


Our frequency is 11390 kHz and power in the region of 30 watts. Test broadcasts consist of non stop
music, station identification announcements in Italian, English, Spanish as well as DX shows in
English and Italian.

MRI encourages reception reports from listeners. Audio clips (mp3-file) of our broadcasts  are
welcome!

Until now reception reports, found to be correct, have been received from 13 countries:  Austria,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, Spain,
Switzerland and Ukraine. We are anxious to receive feedbacks from more countries!

We QSL 100%. Our E-mail address is: marconiradiointernational@gmail.com

We hope that you will share this information with your members.

Thank you very much for your cooperation
--
Marconi Radio International (MRI)

Audio clips from 3 German shortwave pirates

Alex Warner Radio Show

Radio Likedeeler

Transatlantic Broadcast

These three recordings were made in September. For other recordings click HERE

Channel 292 relays this weekend

SUNDAY 29 NOV ON 6070 kHz (times UTC)

0700-0800 Radio Waves Int
0800-0900 Superclan Radio
0900-1000 Atlantic 2000
1000-1100 DARC
1100-1200 Radio Waves Int
1200-1300 Superclan Radio
1300-1700 Beatspektrum

info via www.channel292.de

Radio Marconi Int QSL

Radio Marconi Int from Italy sent this eQSL and a station newsletter. In it they explain that the transmitter can only broadcast between 11 and 12 mHz but there are plans for a second transmitter which can be tuned between 6 and 21 mHz. At the moment the station is a difficult catch on 11390 kHz although they have received reports from 13 countries. The station first went on the air in 1986 and continued until 1999. This year RMI returned to the airwaves. Thanks for the QSL.

Sat Nov 21

4026 1633 Laser Hot Hits. Sugababes. SINPO 44333.
6235 1546 Radio Casanova. Dutch music, ID, splash from 6240. SINPO 53443.
6240 1541 Mike Radio. "The Final Countdown," audio low. SINPO 54444.
6266 1530 Shortwave Pirate. Edith Piaf, ID jingle. SINPO 44433.
6285 1520 Telstar Radio. Dutch songs, greetings. SINPO 55444.
6295 1551 Radio Python. Alternative music. SINPO 54444.
6300 1526 NMD Radio. Electro music and off. SINPO 44433.
6305 1558 Radio Underground. Chat about free radio, utility QRM. SINPO 43443.
6985 1617 QBC. Indie rock, ID jingles. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Tues Nov 17

4026 2057 Laser Hot Hits. "Have You See Her," then ad for FSN. SINPO 24332. (via Twente SDR)

Test broadcasts from Marconi Radio International

Greetings from Italy!

Here is the schedule for the next test broadcasts of Marconi Radio International:

21st November 2015, from 1300 to 1430 UTC
22nd November 2015, from 0900 to 1300 UTC
25th November 2015, from 1800 to 1930 UTC

Our frequency is 11390 kHz and power in the region of 30 watts. Test broadcasts consist of non stop music, station identification announcements in Italian, English, Spanish as well as DX shows in English and Italian.

MRI encourages reception reports from listeners. Audio clips (mp3-file) of our broadcasts  are
welcome!

Until now reception reports, found to be correct, have been received from 13 countries:  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Switzerland and Ukraine. We are anxious to receive feedbacks from more countries!

We QSL 100%. Our E-mail address is: marconiradiointernational@gmail.com

We hope that you will share this information with your members.

Thank you very much for your cooperation

Marconi Radio International (MRI)
Short wave test broadcasts from Italy on 11390 kHz

QBC International eQSL

Great QSL received from QBC International. The station, which broadcasts from Hungary, used to be called Lightning Radio. But after a break of a few years he is back with a new station. He uses a 10-12W transmitter with a dipole antenna aligned north to south, 9 metres above ground level. He broadcasts on 6985 kHz weekdays from 1800-2400 UTC and weekends from 1400-0200 UTC. Thanks for the QSLs.

Sun Nov 15

3910 1655 Radio Focus Int. Sixties music. SINPO 34333.
4026 1710 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
5800 1444 Radio Akenzo. Dutch songs. SINPO 55544.
6170 1104 Radio Altrex. UB40 "Kingston Town." SINPO 35443.
6210 1551 Dance Radio. Pop & dance music. SINPO 44433.
6240 1021 Radio Quadzilla. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
6240 1536 Radio 42. Steve Miller Band "Abracadabra, "  some utility QRM. SINPO 43433.
6265 1543 Cosmic Radio. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
6281 1028 Shortwave Pirate. French songs. SINPO 34333.
6285 1514 Ronnie AM. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
6290 1505 Radio Goofy. European pop. SINPO 34333.
6305 1035 Radio Focus Int. BTO "Taking Care of Business." SINPO 34333.
6378 1531 Radio Baken 16. QSO Lowland, Witte Reus, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6875 1056 Radio Europe. Doors "Light My Fire." SINPO 24332.
6955 1050 Radio Enterprise. Pop music. SINPO 34333.
6985 1720 QBC. Indie type rock. SINPO 44433.
19300 1450 Never on Time (NOT) Radio. Pop & dance, ID jingles. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Sat Nov 14

3910 1635 Radio Focus Int. Def Leppard, greetings. SINPO 34333.
4026 1803 Laser Hot Hits. Ian Lawrence show. Right Said Fred "I'm Too Sexy." SINPO 34333.
6207 1437 Radio Goofy. ID jingle, Europop. SINPO 34333.
6210U 1815 Radio Barraquda. "Standing in the Shadow of Love." SINPO 44444.
6265 1500 Radio 42. "Papa Was A Rolling Stone." SINPO 44433.
6295 1454 Radio Skywave. Donna Summer "I Feel Love." SINPO 34333.
6305 1420 Radio Focus Int. Jimmy Ruffin then China Crisis. SINPO 34333.
6985 1518 QBC Radio. Pop, noisy signal. SINPO 24332.
11390 1430 Radio Marconi (tent). Oldies, occasional peaks on audio. SINPO 24332.

(via Twente SDR)

Fri Nov 13

3910 2055 Radio Focus Int (tent). Oldies. SINPO 34333.
4026 2045 Laser Hot Hits. Ad for FSN, chat about adverts, r&b. SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Wed Nov 11

6300 1715 Anthony Radio. "Touch Me," jingle, "Boys Boys Boys." SINPO 34333. (via Twente SDR)

Pirate chat problems

Iann's popular pirate radio chat box has been having connection problems. Iann suggests using the direct link: http://xat.com/PirateRadio2011

The end for Radio Zeewolf?

Wizard's MW Free Radio blog reports: "On July 26 two men were seen outside the house of the operator of Radio Zeewolf, who was transmitting on MW at the time. They were taking photographs of the antenna and were thought to have been representatives of the AT, who are responsible for keeping the airwaves clear of illicit radio stations in the Netherlands. However, they were not seen again and nothing was heard about the visit. Not until October 31."

To read the full article go to: http://mwfreeradio.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/the-end-of-zeewolf.html

MW Free Radio is a site worth visiting regularly if you're interested in Dutch pirate radio, especially the many medium wave pirates than operate above 1611 kHz.

Mon Nov 9

4026 2125 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew with 80s soul and jazz funk, good peaks. SINPO 34333. (via Twente SDR)

Sat Nov 7

Terrible conditions today...

4026 1703 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music, SINPO 34333.
6990 1650 Radio Comintern. Folk music, Russian talk. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Fri Nov 6

4026 1906 Laser Hot Hits. Greeting listeners, pop. SINPO 34333.
6295 1900 Long Live Radio. The Stooges, tuning signal, ID. SINPO 34333.
6375 1855 Anthony Radio. Europop, ID jingles. SINPO 44444.

(via Twente SDR)

Weekend relays via Channel 292 on 6070 kHz

SATURDAY NOV 7 (times UTC)
2000-2030 Hobart Radio Int

SUNDAY NOV 8
0700-0800 Radio Waves Int
0800-0900 Superclan Radio
1000-1100 DARC (via Austria)
1100-1200 Radio Waves Int
1300-1500 Radio Diamond

(Source: www.channel292.de)

Audio clips of Radio Northern Ireland, Universe, Bandido, Road Pirate

RADIO NORTHERN IRELAND

RADIO UNIVERSE

RADIO BANDIDO

RADIO ROAD PIRATE

Wed Nov 4

6290 1645 Radio Skywave. Instrumental music, ID, dance music. SINPO 34333.
6395 1640 Radio Pioneer. Oldies. SINPO 54444.

(via Twente SDR)

Tackling pirate radio in London

A new approach to tackling pirate radio has eradicated the problem in one London borough, and could save up to £1 million for Londoners by being rolled out across the capital.

Pirate radio harms local communities and the critical communications used by the emergency services. Ofcom, which manages radio frequencies, is hosting a summit on 3 November to explore the new approach to tackling the problem.

Pirate stations typically use high-rise buildings for their broadcasts, with illegal transmitters installed on rooftops or hidden in lift shafts. This damages residential properties owned by local authorities, disrupting residents' lives and putting people at risk from falling equipment.

Ofcom has been working in north London, one of the UK's most affected areas, with public housing body Homes for Haringey. In 2014, 19 pirate radio stations were illegally broadcasting in Haringey. By quickly removing their transmitters and regularly patrolling and securing rooftops, pirate radio has now been eradicated in the borough.

As a result, Homes for Haringey has saved £90,000 in enforcement and maintenance costs over the past year.
On 3 November, Ofcom is meeting with local authorities from across London to share the success of the Homes for Haringey partnership. If this collaborative and proactive approach is rolled out across the capital, local authorities stand to save an estimated total of £1 million per year.

Illegal broadcasting:

Clive Corrie, Head of Ofcom's Spectrum Enforcement team, said: "Illegal broadcasting harms local communities and risks lives by interfering with vital communications used by the emergency services and air traffic control.

"By working in partnership with local authorities, Ofcom is tackling this problem. We also strongly urge those broadcasting illegally to get involved with internet or community radio, a legitimate route on to the airwaves."

Astrid Kjellberg-Obst, Executive Director of Operations at Homes for Haringey, said: "Pirate radio stations damage people's homes and can be extremely distressing to our residents.

"We've seen huge success in tackling the problem with the measures that we've introduced, removing all pirate radio stations from Haringey and saving the borough tens of thousands of pounds in the process. We will continue to work with Ofcom to keep Haringey pirate-free."

Harmful interference to emergency services:

Pirate radio causes interference to critical radio services, including those used by the emergency services and air traffic control.

In 2014, the UK's air traffic control service NATS has reported 55 cases of communications interference from pirate radio.

Ofcom also receives reports each week from the emergency services and other, legitimate radio services of illegal interference.

Ofcom has powers to seize illegal broadcasting equipment and prosecute those involved.

Accessible, legal alternatives to get on to the airwaves:

For anyone wanting to broadcast a radio station, Ofcom offers accessible, legal alternatives to get on to the airwaves. Since 2005, Ofcom has issued community radio licenses, enabling small stations across the UK to get on-air right and serve their local communities. More than 200 community radio services are now broadcasting.

Ofcom is also supporting a new, innovative way for smaller stations to broadcast on digital radio. If tests are successful the system, called 'small scale DAB', promises to open up digital radio to smaller broadcasters for a fraction of current costs.

http://consumers.ofcom.org.uk/news/tackling-pirate-radio-could-save-londoners-one-million/

(via Mike Terry, BDXC-UK Yahoo group)

Sun Nov 1

4026 1708 Laser Hot Hits. Dolly Parsons "Nine to Five." SINPO 44333.
5800 1529 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 55444.
5859 1522 Radio Batavia. "Take on Me," then "Waterloo,"
6070 0915 Goldrausch 6070 via Ch292. "You Keep Me Hanging On." SINPO 55544.
6205 0930 Radio King SW. Jingle ID, oldies, sudden off.
6205 1633 Radio Face de Blatte (tent). " I Eat Cannibals," Highway to Hell." SINPO 44433.
6210 1545 Radio Ronalisa. Dutch songs, greetings, closing down. SINPO 34333.
6230 1515 Radio Casanova & Mexico. Demis Roussos. SINPO 54444.
6245 1622 Radio AC DC. "Rawhide," ID, greetings, "Highway to Hell." SINPO 44433.
6255 1012 Radio Pandora. Reading reports, 70s music. SINPO 24332.
6285 1535 Radio Northern Ireland (via Python). Sex Pistols "God Save the Queen." SINPO 55444.
6295 0910 Radio Freedom. Kim Wilde "Kids in America," SINPO 34333.
6296 0952 Halloween Radio. IDs, spooky noises, punk. SINPO 34333.
6305 0934 Radio Altrex. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
6315 1500 Radio Uferlos. "What Are you Waiting for," ID, GM talk. SINPO 44433.
6325 0957 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
6325 1507 Radio Caroline. Dance music. SINPO 44433.
6400 1600 Laser Hot Hits (via Blackbeard). U2 "Where the Streets Have No Name." SINPO 44444.
6950 0940 Enterprise Radio. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
7265 1006 Radio Waves Int v MV Baltic. "Lean On Me," SINPO 44433.
7700 0920 FRS Holland. Soft rock. // 9300. SINPO 35433.
9300 0925 FRS Holland. Reading reception reports. SINPO 55544.

(via Twente SDR)